Amazon offers a variety of ways to save money on purchases through coupons, deals, and discounts. Here’s a rundown of some of the main methods to find and use these savings:
1. Amazon Coupons
- Digital Coupons: Amazon offers digital coupons that can be applied directly to your orders. These are usually found on the product pages or in the “Coupons” section of the website. You can “clip” these coupons by clicking on them, which applies the discount at checkout.
- Coupon Page: There’s a dedicated Coupons page on Amazon where you can browse all available coupons across different categories. You can find it by searching for “Amazon Coupons” in the search bar or navigating to the “Today’s Deals” section and selecting “Coupons.”
2. Lightning Deals
- Time-Limited Discounts: Lightning Deals are short-term promotions with limited quantities. They’re available for a limited time, often only a few hours, and you’ll need to act quickly to grab them. You can find these under the “Today’s Deals” section on Amazon’s website or app.
3. Deal of the Day
- Daily Offers: Each day, Amazon features a “Deal of the Day” with substantial discounts on select items. This is a daily promotion, so it changes regularly. You can find these deals on the “Today’s Deals” page.
4. Prime Day and Black Friday/Cyber Monday
- Special Events: Amazon holds major sales events like Prime Day (typically in July) and Black Friday/Cyber Monday (in November). During these events, you can find significant discounts on a wide range of products. These sales are exclusive to Prime members for Prime Day, but Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are open to everyone.
5. Amazon Warehouse Deals
- Open-Box and Refurbished Items: Amazon Warehouse offers discounts on open-box, used, and refurbished items. These products are generally in good condition but are sold at a lower price.
6. Subscribe & Save
- Recurring Orders: If you subscribe to regularly receive certain products (like household essentials or groceries), you can save up to 15% on your subscription orders. This also includes free shipping.
7. Credit Card and Payment Discounts
- Amazon Credit Card: Using an Amazon-branded credit card (like the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa) can earn you cashback on purchases. Occasionally, there are promotions or offers that provide additional savings when using these cards.
8. Alexa Deals
- Voice-Activated Discounts: Sometimes, Amazon offers exclusive deals that can be accessed by asking Alexa. It’s worth checking in with your Alexa-enabled device to see if there are any special offers.
To maximize savings, it’s often a good idea to combine these offers. For instance, you can use a coupon along with a Lightning Deal or take advantage of Prime Day discounts if you’re a Prime member.